Climate Comfort Score
75/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
FT Ross, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 75/100
- Comfort score
- 39.2"
- Annual precip
- 304d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for FT Ross
FT Ross, California averages 54°F a year and scores 75/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 75/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 39.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 304 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
39.2"
Comfort Score
75/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (FT Ross) 75.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the FT Ross area.
How FT Ross compares to every U.S. city
FT Ross's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
75 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for FT Ross
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. FT Ross's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 7.2" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 7.0" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1" | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 4.2" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 8.4" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 7.2"
February 7.0"
March 5.2"
April 2.9"
May 1.6"
June 0.5"
July 0.0"
August 0.1"
September 0.2"
October 2.0"
November 4.2"
December 8.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
304 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,178
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
11
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What FT Ross's climate means for you
FT Ross runs 54°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 304 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,178 heating and 11 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: FT Ross, CA
FT Ross, California runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 45°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00043191, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. FT Ross sees about 39.2 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 304 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 26 and the first fall freeze near December 27. On the energy side, 4,178 heating degree days and 11 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, FT Ross scores 75/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in FT Ross, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in FT Ross, California is 54°F. The warmest month averages 67°F (20°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (5°C).
How much rain does FT Ross get? ▼
FT Ross receives 39.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for FT Ross? ▼
FT Ross has a climate comfort score of 75/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in FT Ross? ▼
FT Ross has approximately 304 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 26 and the first fall freeze around December 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in FT Ross? ▼
FT Ross has 4,178 heating degree days and 11 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this FT Ross climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00043191 near FT Ross.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00043191. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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